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MPC 242K

1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

23,143 mi
Last recorded23,143 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe41,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPC 242K
MakeMorris
ModelMarina 1.3 Deluxe
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 23,143 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to o/s front inner wing

Fail 30 Jun 2025 23,143 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to o/s front inner wing

Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,879 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 21,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 21,834 miles

Brake performance not tested offside rear pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 21,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 21,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear inner arch corroded

corrosion to nearside inner sil front

corrosion to offside inner sil front

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,747 miles

both rear arches in boot corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

undeside of car starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,449 miles

offside and nearside inner arches in boot corroded

offside front inner sil area corroded

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,597 miles

corrosion to offside front floor/sil area

Fail 21 Oct 2011 18,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion to offside front floor/sil area

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,401 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 16,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front inner sill has very poor repair to corroded area but not within 30cms of prescribed area

Rear silencer tailpipe protrudes behind rear bumper

Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,221 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 9,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 9,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,546 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 3,533 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe?

Based on 1,050 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
442
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
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MPC 242K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 41,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPC 242K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MPC 242K is a 1972 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe, first registered on 28 July 1972.

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